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  "title_number": "11",
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  "citation": "R.S. 11:1738",
  "heading": "Application of amendments",
  "text": "Amendments to this Chapter which have been or may be enacted shall be applicable only to persons who, on or after the effective date thereof, are in service as participating members, unless the amendatory act specifies otherwise.",
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      "number": "11",
      "name": "CONSOLIDATED PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEMS"
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      "number": "III",
      "name": "STATEWIDE SYSTEMS"
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      "number": "4",
      "name": "MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF LOUISIANA"
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      "number": "I",
      "name": "GENERAL PROVISIONS"
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